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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: Romancing the Shadow.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Morrison describe early America as distinguishing itself?
(a) Pushing toward freedom from racial prejudice.
(b) Pushing toward freedom from Africanism.
(c) Pushing toward better quality literature.
(d) Pushing toward a future of freedom.

2. Who is the third author Morrison mentions as including black references in his or her work?
(a) Shaw.
(b) Bronte.
(c) Palahniuk.
(d) O'Connor.

3. What does Morrison describe as being the second feature of a non-American?
(a) Health.
(b) Financial status.
(c) Social status.
(d) Skills.

4. What does Morrison describe as the third feature of a non-American?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Education.
(c) Color.
(d) Personality.

5. In The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym, how many days are described?
(a) 30.
(b) 7.
(c) 2.
(d) 365.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the second duty of a persona?

2. What does Morrison reflect on the consequences of in the preface?

3. Where does William Dunbar claim land?

4. Which of the following words does Morrison use to describe writers?

5. Which of the following is true about Africanism around the world?

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